Hajj 2027: the vaccinations and health checks pilgrims will need
As countries begin preparing for Hajj 2027, health authorities are reiterating the vaccination and medical requirements pilgrims must meet, led by the mandatory meningococcal vaccine.
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Indonesia proposes to keep 60:40 Hajj cost split for 2027
Indonesia has proposed keeping its 60:40 Hajj financing split for 2027 as the estimated cost per pilgrim rises to about 107.3 million rupiah.
Saudi Arabia to add mandatory Nusuk meal voucher to Umrah visas
Saudi Arabia will fold a compulsory Nusuk meal voucher into the Umrah visa fee, charging 20 riyals per day, with an initial rollout in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Egypt.
Nearly two million Turks enter draw for 2027 Hajj places
Turkiye's Diyanet held a computerised draw for the 2027 Hajj after nearly two million people applied, far exceeding the country's annual quota.
Saudi Arabia allows visit visa extensions online through Absher
Saudi Arabia's passport authority now lets eligible single and multiple-entry visit visas be extended online through Absher, without visiting a Jawazat office.
Saudi Arabia approves unified national visa platform for Hajj and Umrah
Saudi Arabia's Cabinet has approved a unified national visa platform that brings Hajj, Umrah, tourist and other visas under one official digital system managed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Makkah Municipality Begins Receiving Applications to Qualify Catering Contractors for Hajj 1448 AH - spa.gov.sa
Makkah Municipality Begins Receiving Applications to Qualify Catering Contractors for Hajj 1448 AH spa.gov.sa
Saudi Arabia Calls Mecca a ‘Red Line’ After Alleged Houthi Drone Attack on the Holy Site - Time Magazine
Saudi Arabia Calls Mecca a ‘Red Line’ After Alleged Houthi Drone Attack on the Holy Site Time Magazine
Houthi drone destroyed before entering Makkah’s airspace, Saudi Arabia says - アラブニュース
Houthi drone destroyed before entering Makkah’s airspace, Saudi Arabia says アラブニュース
Makkah-Madina Travels and Tours expands Umrah-plus packages amid rising visa hurdles - The Bangladesh Monitor
Makkah-Madina Travels and Tours expands Umrah-plus packages amid rising visa hurdles The Bangladesh Monitor
Bangladesh condemns reported drone attack targeting Mecca, reaffirms support for Saudi Arabia - The Business Standard
Bangladesh condemns reported drone attack targeting Mecca, reaffirms support for Saudi Arabia The Business Standard
Bangladesh condemns reported drone attack targeting Makkah, reaffirms support for Saudi Arabia - The Business Standard
Bangladesh condemns reported drone attack targeting Makkah, reaffirms support for Saudi Arabia The Business Standard